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CBC's New Programs Include Samantha Bee & A P.K. Subban-Inspired Show
The CBC has unveiled a plethora of new shows for the network and there are a few big names in the mix.
One involves former Daily Show Canadian regular Samantha Bee, as star of "The Ambassador." She plays the title role of a diplomat stuck in a small Bulgarian embassy and the weird things that happen in the place.
Another, called "Junior," is based on the life of P.K. Subban, a Black hockey star who toiled for the Canadiens and other teams in a 13-year NHL career. According to the CBC:
"Junior is a gritty coming-of-age drama where friendships fracture, romances ignite, and every shift could change a life forever. In hockey’s high-stakes machine, talent gets you noticed… but only the strongest survive."
It doesn't sound like another "Heated Rivalry," but a second hockey drama might work well on TV in this country.
I'm not always a huge fan of CBC productions, but I have to say their GEM website is usually worthwhile checking out. It often offers series from abroad you can't really get anywhere else. One of those includes the BBC-produced version of the classic novel "Lord of the Flies," which was a critical hit and aired on Netflix.
And there's even a re-working of a kids' classic, "Clifford, The Big Red Dog."
You can view the entire list here and see if any of what's coming is of interest to you.
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Stopped watching and listening to cbc years agow.
They don't even reflect my life.
If its for all canadians, what about airing more shows on the broadcast network about people with dissabilities, people outside of downtown toronto on radio 1, people with right-of-centre viewpoints, a show on the radio feturing traditional east coast music, and more call-in talkshows and a wider variety of music genres such as pop hits not played on the radio any more, easy listening, celtic country, newage, oldies, a wayback playback show, and cancon from all types of music not just AAA, indie, rap, r&b, classical, and jazz.
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It is only the English television network that is rejected by the majority of Canadians. Quebec residents are extremely loyal to Radio-Canada and Radio One does quite well in many Canadian markets.
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Speaking of British shows, Showcase is airing a series entitled " The Death of Bunny Munroe " . I recorded the first episode and watched it last night. This guy has to be one of the most reprehensible characters I have ever watched on TV. I guess people like that really do exist, you just have to look at the present habitant of the White House in Washington.
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mic'em wrote:
Speaking of British shows, Showcase is airing a series entitled " The Death of Bunny Munroe " . I recorded the first episode and watched it last night. This guy has to be one of the most reprehensible characters I have ever watched on TV. I guess people like that really do exist, you just have to look at the present habitant of the White House in Washington.
I have heard of this series as it was based on a book by Australian musician Nick Cave, talented guy!
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It is only the English television network that is rejected by the majority of Canadians. Quebec residents are extremely loyal to Radio-Canada and Radio One does quite well in many Canadian markets.
seems 'rejected' may be a tad overstated ..
CTV top 3 shows
1. The Amazing Race Canada (1.33 million viewers – Canada’s #1 summer series)
2. Sullivan’s Crossing (768,000 viewers)=13
3. Sight Unseen (558,000 viewers)
Citytv top 3 shows
1. Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (1.10 million viewers – Citytv’s crown jewel)
2. Canada’s Got Talent (632,700 viewers)
3. Hudson & Rex (533,300 viewers)
Global TV top 3 shows
1. Family Law (635,000 viewers)
2. Murder in a Small Town (627,400 viewers)
3. Crime Beat (337,800 viewers – also a top performer on their streaming apps)
CBC top 3 shows
1. Saint-Pierre (635,000 viewers – a major freshman-season victory)
2. Murdoch Mysteries (614,000 viewers – now entering its incredible 19th season)
3. Wild Cards (459,000 viewers)
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Actually, according to the CBC, Murdoch Mysteries is heading into season 20 this fall, but your point stands.
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